The dosimetric significance of using 10 MV photons for volumetric modulated arc therapy for post-prostatectomy irradiation of the prostate bed

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyse the dosimetric differences when using 10 MV instead of 6 MV for VMAT treatment plans for post-prostatectomy irradiation of the prostate bed.

Keywords

• volumetric modulated arc therapy (vmat)
• prostate bed
• 10 mv
• 6 mv
• radiation therapy